2011 LWVUS Advocacy Priorities: Time to Submit Your Suggestions

In January, the LWV Board of Directors will be setting the LWV Advocacy Priorities for the upcoming year. Setting advocacy priorities is an annual responsibility for the LWV Board.

According to the LWV Impact on Issues, the goals for setting priorities to guide the LWV advocacy work are to:

  • Enhance the League’s effectiveness by concentrating resources on priority issues;
  • Build the League’s credibility and visibility by projecting a focused and consistent   image;
  • Ensure that the League has sufficient issue and political expertise to act knowledgeably; and
  • Enable the League to manage resources effectively.

In setting legislative priorities, the Board considers the following:

  • Opportunities for the League to make an impact;
  • Program decisions made at Convention and/or Council;
  • Member interest; and
  • Resources available to manage effectively.

Once again, the Board is soliciting suggestions for advocacy priorities from members.  If you are interested in making suggestions to the Board, please consider the goals and criteria as listed above. While the LWV has numerous positions under which we might take action, the Board must prioritize and consider those issues where we might be able to make a difference.


If you would like to make suggestions for advocacy priorities, please email Judy Duffy, Chair of the Advocacy Committee at: jduffylwv@aol.com . Suggestions must be received by January 15.